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An absolutely brilliant book …
Lee Lawrence talks to Dave Randall about his prize-winning book that recounts the police shooting of his mother Cherry Groce in Brixton and its...
Local MPs condemn benefit cut plan
Local MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy yesterday (18 January) joined Labour party leader Keir Starmer at the Brixton and Norwood Foodbank.
On the same day, the MP...
‘My goal is to inspire people’
Brixton feels like home to musician Wayne Trevieno Thomas – and not just because it's where, before lockdown, he sold his work. He explained why to...
Mayor tightens policy on tall buildings like Popes Road tower
The Architect’s Journal, the trade publication for the profession, has drawn attention to policy developments in London that could have a bearing on plans for...
Council aid for EU residents to stay in Lambeth
Lambeth council is to fund local charities to advise European Union nationals living in the borough about their future status in the UK.
There are...
Brixton film to premiere at top international festival
A Brixton Tale, a feature film shot around Southwyck House – the Barrier Block – and the Moorlands Estate, will premiere at this year’s Slamdance...
Brixton is still delivering in lockdown
Brixton’s world- class food scene is finding ways to deliver your favourite meals in line with the current restrictions.
From Japanese to Lebanese – keep...
Herne Hill tenants welcome council improvement order
The London Renters Union (LRU) has welcomed Lambeth council’s announcement that it will serve an improvement notice to compel the landlord of Dorchester Court...
Pictures from the heart and soul of London
Striking images from landmark Brixton venues are among many in a project chronicling the effect of lockdowns on London’s music scene.
Photographer Alex Amorós’ 40 Music...
Brixton Village puts its traders on the map
An illustrated map of Brixton Village, covering Market Row and Granville Arcade, has been created.
The map also highlights other famous Brixton landmarks, including the...
Brixton’s Black ballet dancer is back
Shevelle Dynott was nine when a ballet outreach programme visited St John’s primary in Angell Town. Now 30 and after a ballet career at...
Brixton MPs defy party whip in Brexit vote
Brixton’s three Labour MPs were among 37 to defy the party whip telling them to support the Brexit deal in today’s (30 December) House...
Young Brixton entrepreneur celebrates podcast coup
Young Brixton-born entrepreneur Charles Clayton not only has a way with apps and podcasts, he also has the knack of connecting with some of...
Brixton – dynamic, oppressed and a game
Getting out the PlayStation to survive a locked down Christmas? You could join Richard Haas on a virtual stroll through our town in the...
Brixton is where I am supposed to be
Tamara Barton-Campbell discovered Brixton and moved in to work and live here. Simone Richardson finds out how and why
Today, Tamara Barton-Campbell is executive producer...
Some extra Christmas help from Victor
Thousands of heroes have kept us going through lockdowns with hard work and a determination to do their jobs and help others. Simone Richardson...